How long to warm up GS before riding?

[th79gs]

Im sure this question has been asked before on this forum but I searched and couldnt find it.


I have a 2001,  how long should I warm it up before riding.  is 1-2 min sufficient?  Its parked inside so that helps a little. 

[galahs]

Depends how cold it is. 

1 (when its summer) - 2 (when its winter) minutes sounds about right

[ABSOLUTNATI]

That's it? I think it usually take me about 3-4 minutes to make sure the RPM's at idle are stable (just above 1000). Then again, it may just be the suspense of hopping on and riding!

[scottpA_GS]

When its above 70F my GS usually starts w/o the choke and i dont take any time for warm up, maybee a min while I put my gloves on 

[Dan02GS]

Wow that is pretty good, for me I have the choke half open for about three minutes, then I ride for about two minutes with the choke 1/4 open then totally off. Seems like my bike takes forever to get going. But when it is going it runs great. After about 10 minutes the bike idles nicely at 1200 rpms. Everything it completely stock on mine. When I can figure out the jetting I will rejet it. But that is the time it takes for me to warm up the bike stock. Also I live in CA and our weather is pretty mild.

[CndnMax]

I just put the choke on, back out of the driveway, wait maybe ten sec then turn the choke off and go.

[SmartDrug]

I'd say if the temp is above 65 degrees, 30 seconds or so should do it.  When it's really chilly out though, 45-60 I'd give it a solid few minutes.

[VSG]

About a minute or less for me.

I'll leave the choke on for a few minutes while riding and take it easy till it's warmed up.

[sledge]

There is no hard figure for warm-up time, the answer is "it depends", ambient temperature being the biggest factor. Fire the bike up using as little choke as possible and avoid revving the engine until the oil warms up. I like to let the bike tickover until warm and I dont take it out on the road until it runs smoothly off choke. I see the possibility of the engine stalling or lumpy acceleration while on the road as dangerous.

If the warm-up time seems excessive or cold starting becomes difficult check the choke cable and linkages for partial siezure, replace the air-filter and consider a carb rebuild.

[frankieG]

when you can shut off the choke and it runs fine

[PuddleJumper]

I let my bike tell me when it's ready.

Here's how it works:

Start bike and adjust choke to hold RPMs around 1500-2000.

Start putting riding gear on.

When bike gets warm, you will here the RPMs begin to increase.

shut off choke, go enjoy the ride.

BeSafe.

[Jay_wolf]

My Method In The South East Of England , *Not to warm * . No Choke , Just start her , Put on Helmet and Gloves , Put into first gear , Off

[NWDave]

When the revs go up with the choke on is a good method, whereas on my GSXR I just wait until the coolant tempature is around 150 degrees, 180 before taking it up to 16k rpm.

[dchrist]

it depends on your set up.... stock jetting? longer warm up time. richer mix? not so long. I rejetted to a 20 pilot and if its warmer than 60 degrees out the bike needs no warm up. if you're stock from what I've read its a 1-5 minute ordeal depending on ambient temp and the bike's personality. for me at 55 degrees it needs a minute or 2 no more than that though. let the bike tell you what it wants.

d

[kml.krk]

I see the possibility of the engine stalling or lumpy acceleration while on the road as dangerous.

If the warm-up time seems excessive or cold starting becomes difficult check the choke cable and linkages for partial siezure, replace the air-filter and consider a carb rebuild.

+1 on this one!! I totally agree with you, specially that I live in NYC. Believe me - people are blind and sick here!! Seriously.
Ka/\/\eL

[sledge]

Kml?
A few years ago I signed up on an advanced riding course run by an ex-police bike instructer and that was just one of the tips he passed on to me. In addition I cant help but think about all that metal-to-metal contact thats going on in the top-end before the oil warms up and starts doing its job properly.

[groff22]

Wow that is pretty good, for me I have the choke half open for about three minutes, then I ride for about two minutes with the choke 1/4 open then totally off.

I read somewhere that riding with the choke open is bad... that you're supposed to adjust the RPM with either choke OR throttle, but not both. 

Cheers,
J

[kml.krk]

I never ride with the choke on. I always warm up my bike BEFORE the trip. It feels much better and smoother and doesn't stall at all.
Ka/\/\eL

[Dan02GS]

Humm interesting, I have a clean air filter and hoses are in good condition so that leaves the carbs, since it is idling well and rides well when warmed up I wonder if it is a primary jet issue. A co-worker had the same bike as mine and they said it took them about 3-5 minutes to warm up too, they have since moved onto a Bandit 1250 with fuel injection. Hell I havent learned enough about my carbs let alone go to fuel injection. hahaahaa Motorcycling is a journey more then just being on the road. 

[DrtRydr23]

Humm interesting, I have a clean air filter and hoses are in good condition so that leaves the carbs, since it is idling well and rides well when warmed up I wonder if it is a primary jet issue. A co-worker had the same bike as mine and they said it took them about 3-5 minutes to warm up too, they have since moved onto a Bandit 1250 with fuel injection. Hell I havent learned enough about my carbs let alone go to fuel injection. hahaahaa Motorcycling is a journey more then just being on the road. 

I'd have to agree that it's probably just that you're pilot jets are small.  I waited to switch from stock to 40 pilots for a while, and the bike would take 3 to 5 minutes to warm up.  On cold days (40 F or below), I'd let it sit for 5 minutes just warming up and still have to drive with the choke on slightly.  Now that I've got the 40's, it warms up much quicker (1 or 2 minutes) and I don't need to ride with the choke at all.  I haven't tried it on cold days, but I'm assuming warm up time will be significantly reduced.